# Submerged Self-Portraits 'Glass Houses' by Kalliope Amorphous Uses Distortion Mirrors to Mesmerize By Jason Soy | Published 2012-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-houses-by-kalliope-amorphous References: [devidsketchbook](http://devidsketchbook.com/post/30428389721/glass-houses-distorted-mirror-photography) & [kalliopeamorphous](http://www.kalliopeamorphous.com/) It’s unlikely that you’ll encounter more convincing photographs of models being submerged in water than 'Glass Houses' by Kalliope Amorphous. But it’s not only the realism of the series that makes it fascinating, it’s the way the watery effect distorts subjects into [whimsically shaped beings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) that make these compositions such visual treats. Kalliope Amorphous achieved the mesmerizing effect using [distortion mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli). She explains that the series is an exploration of the fragmentation and the willful masking of the self. As such, she replicated the look of water as a way to show confrontation between people and their [reflections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue), as well as to indicate how warped they can become when they aren’t being honest with themselves. You can view 'Glass Houses' by Kalliope Amorphous in its entirety on the artist’s personal website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Submerged Self-portraits:** Distortion mirrors create whimsically shaped beings in underwater self-portraits, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the realm of photography and art. - **Realistic Water Effects:** Creating realistic distortion effects using mirrors or other techniques can be applied to various industries like film, advertising, and virtual reality, opening up disruptive innovation possibilities. - **Exploring Fragmentation and Masking:** The exploration of fragmentation and masking of the self in 'Glass Houses' offers insights for industries such as psychology and self-help, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovations in therapy and personal development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Using distortion mirrors to create innovative underwater self-portraits can disrupt the photography industry, offering new creative possibilities and techniques. - **Art:** The use of distortion mirrors in 'Glass Houses' presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry, pushing the boundaries of traditional representations of self and identity. - **Film:** Applying realistic water distortion effects to film can lead to disruptive innovations in visual storytelling, creating unique and immersive cinematic experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Warped Acrylic Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar.md) - [Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sevval-kalaycikli.md)